Honoring the Thai-American garment workers who opened the country's eyes to sweatshop conditions in the United States and, against all odds, expanded rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking while holding corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 710, also known as the Honoring the Thai-American garment workers bill, recognizes the contributions of Thai-American garment workers who brought attention to sweatshop conditions in the United States. These workers, despite facing numerous challenges, were able to advocate for the rights of immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking.

The bill highlights the importance of holding corporations accountable for the working conditions in which their clothes are made. It acknowledges the bravery and resilience of the Thai-American garment workers who fought for better treatment and rights for themselves and others in similar situations.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 710 serves as a tribute to the individuals who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking, while also emphasizing the need for corporations to prioritize the well-being of their workers.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 710

Introduced on
2023-09-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 710, also known as the Honoring the Thai-American garment workers bill, recognizes the contributions of Thai-American garment workers who brought attention to sweatshop conditions in the United States. These workers, despite facing numerous challenges, were able to advocate for the rights of immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking.

The bill highlights the importance of holding corporations accountable for the working conditions in which their clothes are made. It acknowledges the bravery and resilience of the Thai-American garment workers who fought for better treatment and rights for themselves and others in similar situations.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 710 serves as a tribute to the individuals who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking, while also emphasizing the need for corporations to prioritize the well-being of their workers.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

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Latest Action9/20/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.